Adults in America spent $512.1 million on their Halloween costumes in 2011, according to Crain's Chicago Business. That's $100 million more than was spent on child costumes last year.
Crystal Lake residents spent $149,321 for their Halloween garb while Cary folks dished out $73,038 for costumes. Algonquin grown-ups spent $98,339, and Lake in the Hills residents spent $70,747 for theirs.
By contrast, Woodstock households spent $64,737, Marengo spent $26,389 while Union spent $3,991, according to data Crain's gathered. Here's how other towns in the region compare:
ZIP
City/town
Amount
60014,12
Crystal Lake
$149, 321
60013
Cary
$73,038
60021
Fox River Grove
$14,388
60156
Lake in the Hills
$70,747
60102
Algonquin
$98,339
60142
Huntley
$63,568
60098
Woodstock
$64,737
60050
McHenry
$116,053
60010
Barrington
$231,836
60134
Geneva
$120,242
60074,75
St. Charles
$180,398
60177
South Elgin
$48,995
60185
West Chicago
$84,106
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